You have failed to connect/Fixed

[Salraine_Chi]

I have done a search and can't see anyone having this problem and am hoping someone can give me some advice.

Got a new PC this week:

i7 930, 6 GIG of RAM, GTX480 on Win 7.

I also decided to bin my old USB Modem and bought a NetGear DGN1000. When I try and join a game of PR, every server gives me this same message: "You have failed to connect. Please check your network connection(s) and try again". Is this a prob with the router settings?

I have tried TF2, Arma2 and others without problem so any advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Sal

[Omega-[1TF]]

I used to get that same message when i got my new modem. A reboot perhaps? Worked for me.

[thepalerider]

Punk Buster not updated:
Before you go online to join a server
you should:
1. Download pbsvc
2. Start pbsvc installer, you should see options for install, uninstall, test.
3. Run the Uninstaller, then delete the PB folder to remove any leftover files.
4. Restart your computer.
5. reinstall punk buster files with pbsvc( if your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)
6. After pcsvc installs, click the "test" option to check the punk buster install you just did.
5. Make sure it comes back "all green"
6.Download pbsetup
(pbsvc DOES NOT install pbsetup.
If your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)
7.Create a pbsvc installer shortcut AND pbsetup program shortcut on your desktop.
8.Run pbsetup (from the shortcut on your desktop) add BF2 to the games list, then hit update."

(pbsvc installs the punk buster 'engines' or applications.
PBsetup installs the files/gas the 'engines run)

Check Punkbuster B is set to auto re-start.

Open your Control Panel. Go to Administrative Services. Click

on Services while PR is running. Select Punkbuster B, right click, select properties, select the

recovery tab and make sure they all say "Restart the service" for all three dropdowns. You can do

the same for PB A, but generally speaking, it's the B client that stops responding. Any time you

update PB, you may need to re-do this step.

W7 users = In services ( inside the 'log on' tab) check box which states “Allow this service to interact with the desktop.

Firewall not set up (open) for BF2 and punk buster
UPDATE YOUR FIREWALL

Make sure your firewall has permission for:

BF2.EXE
PBSETUP.EXE
(search for your location)

PNKBSTRA.EXE
path:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSWOW64\PNKBSTRA.EXE
or (not 100% sure but for 32 bit O/S I think it's)C:\WINDOWS\SYSWOW32\PNKBSTRA.EXE
PnkBstrB.exe
path:
"C:\Users"your user name here"\AppData\Roaming\PnkBstrB.exe"
Don't forget to open for BF2VoipServer as well:
C/Program Files/EA Games/Battlefield 2/BF2VoipServer.exe

As far as ports go:
Make sure these ports are open on your router (my router 'D-link Gamers lounge' auto opens these ports for BF2)

TCP
80,Battle recorder port
4711,Remote console
29900,Client+Server
29901,Client Not in use yet
29920,Server Standard Port
28910, Client
44301= PnkBstrA
45301= PnkBstrB

UDP
1500 - 4999,General use
16567,Game port
27900,Stats port
29900,Gamespy port
29910,gamespy port
27901,Stats port
44301 = PnkBstrA,
45301 = PnkBstrB,
55123,VOIP ports
55124,VOIP ports
55215,VOIP ports



Not sure what ports (TCP/UDP)
port for PnkBstrA = 44301
port for PnkBstrB = 45301
should be, so opened for both
Good luck

[Salraine_Chi]

Thanks for all the info, I appreciate it. I already had PB set up as I have had problems with it before. I added all the ports to my router and stil can't connect to any servers at all.

I have searched the net all day for solutions and have found nothing to fix this.

Any more ideas anyone?

Ta

Sal

[thepalerider]

What's your firewall?

[Salraine_Chi]

I just have the Windows firewall which I have tried to turn off and still can't connect to a server. I have added all the ports from your post in the router one and still nothing.

I have just noticed though when I alt-tabbed out and checked running processes that Punkbuster B is not in the list yet Punkbuster A is. I have uninstalled and reinstalled all the PB stuff and noticed that PB B is still not showing in the list of processes.

Could this prevent me from joining a game and any ideas why Punkbuster B does not seem to be working or even listed in task manager?

Ta

Sal

[thepalerider]

6. After pcsvc installs, click the "test" option to check the punk buster install you just did.This will test Punkbuster B starts properly.
Did you open 'services' and look for PnkBstrB? ( look after you launch the game)

[Salraine_Chi]

Thanks for the advice again palerider. I have bought a different router as the problem started after installing the NetGear and now I can connect no problem. The router I bought was a Linksys one and has a gaming console but I did'nt have to put any ports in myself, it just works.

Cheers for the replies, you can lock/close this one.

Sal